NYC has outdoor opportunities, but they require car range of about 4-6 hours and some planning. Tough for people with families, but you kids go have fun. Whit

NYC has outdoor opportunities, but they require car range of about 4-6 hours and some planning. Tough for people with families, but you kids go have fun. White Mountains -- are only 4-6 hours away -- gorgeous, and above tree line. Great hiking. People cross-country ski there, don't myself know much about that bit. Catskills -- IANA Rock Climber but I've _heard_ there are great walls in there, and in the "Gunks". </rumor> Kayaking -- A lot of water around here, I imagine kayaking (fresh & sea) opportunities can found. Not much white water, I'd guess, but Great Falls is renowned and DC is only four hours away.